Tim Shipman studied History at Churchill College, Cambridge, graduating in 1996 before earning a Masters in International Relations. His journalism career began in 1997 when he became a national newspaper journalist for the Express group of papers before being appointed political correspondent for the Daily Mail in 2005. 

He worked for the Sunday Telegraph as a Washington DC correspondent, covering the 2008 US elections and Barack Obama’s campaign and subsequent victory. 

Tim Shipman | Books

Tim has authored four books – a series covering Brexit and its impact on the UK:

– All Out War: The Full Story of How Brexit Sank Britain’s Political Class

– Fall Out: A Year of Political Mayhem

– No Way Out: Brexit: from the Backstop to Boris. Out: How Brexit Got Done and Four Prime Ministers were Undone

– Out: How Brexit Got Done and Four Prime Ministers were Undone

Tim Shipman | Awards

Tim is one of the most acclaimed political journalists in recent years, with fourteen nominations for major industry awards, including ten at the prestigious British Press Awards over a span of seven years. He holds the rare distinction of winning both Political Reporter of the Year and Political Commentator of the Year in the same year, a testament to his unmatched expertise and insight.

He was named Print Journalist of the Year by the London Press Club in 2017, and in 2018, he won Political Reporter of the Year and Political Commentator of the Year at the British Press Awards. He won Political Reporter of the Year for a second time in 2019.

Why book Tim Shipman?

Known for his sharp, informed, and often humorous speaking style, Tim has cultivated a reputation for having some of the most reliable contacts in British politics. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at Westminster, offering insights into the key players and the real stories shaping UK politics.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book award-winning political journalist and author Tim Shipman for your next event.

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